Education
| 2000 | MPhil (Molecular Endocrinology), The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 1996 | BSc (Biology), The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Position
- 2012-Present Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 2011-2012 Instructor I, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 2010-2011 Instructor II, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 2005-2010 Instructor II, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 2002-2005 Technician, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 1998-2002 Research Assistant, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 1996-1998 Graduate Assistant, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Endocrinology
- Popular Science Promotion
- Learning and Teaching Methodologies
Representative Publications
- Yam, K.M. (2018) “Engaging students in self-reflection and peer teaching and learning through the use of video records of individual's laboratory performance”. In: EDULEARN18 Proceedings. IATED. Palma de Mallorca: pp.5589-5597.
- Yam, K.M. (2017) “Video submissions aid students grasp the spread plate techniques better”. In: EDULEARN17 Proceedings. IATED. Barcelona: pp.1561-1569.
- Yam, K.M. (2017) "Carrots and sticks received for various uses of uReply in different courses". In: uReply User Forum 2017. CLEAR, CUHK. Hong Kong. p.3 (Abstract)
- Yam, K.M., Hui, J.H.L. and Chu, K.H. (2015) “Tertiary education of evolutionary biology in asia”. In: Biology Education and Research in a Changing Planet: Selected Papers from the 25th Biennial Asian Association for Biology Education Conference. Esther Gnanamalar Sarojini Daniel 1st ed. Singapore: Springer-Verlag Singapur: pp.81-86.
- Yam, K.M. and Cheung, S.L. (2012) “Students’ performance at a glance: A handy matrix to summarise students’ choices in a problem set with tens of MCQs - A useful tool for an effective tutorial class of over 200”. In: Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2012. CUHK. Hong Kong: p.25. (Abstract)
- Lam, H.M., Lam, L.C.P., Tse, K.S.C., Yam, K.M., Cheng, G and Wan, T.F. (2007) e-Learning to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering. Expo: Excellence Online CLEAR, CUHK. (poster)
- Wu, C., Ma, Q., Yam, K.M., Cheung, M.Y., Xu, Y., Han, T., Lam, H.M. and Chong, K. (2006) In situ expression of the GmNMH7 gene is photoperiod-dependent in a unique soybean (Glycine max [L] Merr) flowering reversion system. Planta 223: 725-735.
- Lam, H.M., Wong, P., Chan, H.K., Yam, K.M., Chen, L., Chow, C.M. and Coruzzi, G. (2003) Overexpression of the ASN1 gene enhances nitrogen status in seeds of Arabidopsis. Plant Physiol 132: 926-935.
- Yam, K.M., Yoshiura, Y., Kobayashi, M. and Ge, W. (1999) Recombinant goldfish activin B stimulates gonadotropin-Iβ but inhibits gonadotropin-IIβ expression in the goldfish, Carassius auratus. Gen Comp Endocrinol 116: 81-89.
- Yam, K.M., Yu, K.L. and Ge, W. (1999) Cloning and characterization of goldfish activin βA subunit. Mol Cell Endocrinol 154: 45-54.
Awards
- 2009-2017, Outstanding Docent Service Award, Hong Kong Observatory
- 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Hong Kong Observatory
- 2005-2007, 2017-2018, Best Service Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
- 1996-2018, Docent Merit Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
- 2014-2015 Honorary Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
- 2004-2005, Docent Long Term Service Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
- 2000-2001, Docent 5 Years' Meritorious Award, Hong Kong Science Museum
Others
Voluntary Services on Popular Science Promotion
2011-present Committee Member, Friends of the Observatory, Hong Kong Observatory
2009-present Docent, Hong Kong Observatory
1996-present Docent, Hong Kong Science Museum
Advisory and Adjudication Services
2017-present Member, Judging Panel, “Searching for Nature Stories” jointly organized by School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Science Education Section, Education Bureau and Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen).
2008-present Member, Initial Judging Panel, Biology and Chemistry Group, "Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition" jointly organized by Innovation and Technology Commission, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Education Bureau and Hong Kong Science Museum.
2010 Guest adjudicator, Background Music Composition Competition for YouTube Weather Video organized by Hong Kong Observatory.
2005-2006 Advisor, Biology and Biochemistry Group, "Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition" jointly organized by Innovation and Technology Commission, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Education and Manpower Bureau (now Education Bureau) and Hong Kong Science Museum.
Consultancy Services on Learning and Teaching Resource Development
2008-2009 Development of learning and teaching resources for the compulsory module "From Genes to Life" of the Integrated Science (S.4-6) curriculum for Education Bureau
2006-2007 Production of learning & teaching resources for the module "Water for Living" with emphasis on Science-Technology-Society-Environment issues related to water for Education Bureau
Training Services
2012 Trainer, Docent Training Scheme 2012 organized by Hong Kong Science Museum
2011 Guest speaker, "NSS Integrated Science Curriculum Learning and Teaching Series (15): Compulsory Module "From Genes to Life" (Workshop) organized by the Education Bureau
2007 Mentor, "Soaring Dinosaurs-Chinese Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life"-Young Docent Scheme organized by Hong Kong Science Museum
2007 Trainer, Docent Training Scheme 2007 organized by Hong Kong Science Museum
2007 Guest speaker, "NSS Enriching Knowledge for the Integrated Science (S4-6) Curriculum (5)-Water for Living" Session 2 (Workshop) organized by the Education and Manpower Bureau (now Education Bureau)
2007 Speaker and organizing committee member, "小學生科學躍進計劃"之"自然科學營" jointly organized by the Hong Kong School Net and Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong